R--Engineering Support Services

THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS OPPORTUNITY IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO CONTRACTORS UNDER W91A2K-9167-9010. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) FAR Subpart 12.6, and supplemental information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-34. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (DFARs) can be accessed on the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. This solicitation has 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541330 with a small-business size standard of $4.5 Million. This solicitation will end on 28 August 2009, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Proposals shall reference solicitation # W91A2K-9167-9010 and shall include pricing as follows: CLIN 0001: Contractor Support POP: 1 year Description: In accordance with Statement of Work. Price $_________________________ CLIN 0002: Travel POP: 1 Year Description: In accordance with Statement of Work Price $_________________________ CLIN 0003: Contractor Manpower Reporting POP: 1 Year Description: In accordance with Statement of Work Price: Not Seperately Priced Total Price $___________________ CLIN 1001: Contractor Support POP: Option Year One (1) Description: In accordance with Statement of Work. Price $_________________________ CLIN 1002: Travel POP: Option Year One (1) Description: In accordance with Statement of Work Price $_________________________ CLIN 1003: Contractor Manpower Reporting POP: Option Year One (1) Description: In accordance with Statement of Work Price: Not Seperately Priced Total Price $___________________ CLIN 2001: Contractor Support POP: Option Year Two (2) Description: In accordance with Statement of Work. Price $_________________________ CLIN 2002: Travel POP: Option Year Two (2) Description: In accordance with Statement of Work Price $_________________________ CLIN 2003: Contractor Manpower Reporting POP: Option Year Two (2) Description: In accordance with Statement of Work Price: Not Seperately Priced Total Price $___________________ Statement of Work For Shelter Engineering Contractor Support 1. Background: The Composite Structures Team has the engineering and design responsibility for all Army Tactical Rigid Wall Shelters. This mission encompasses developing and maintaining the design and process specifications to build these rigid wall shelters and shelter systems. Additionally, this office must work closely with other DoD Shelter organizations to ensure technology is shared and reduce duplication of efforts. 2. Contractor Tasks: a. General Contractor Tasks: i. The contractor shall provide engineering support to the project officers leading shelter production, shelter repair/refurbishment and all issues regarding the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Subcommittee E06.53 and Joint Committee on Tactical Shelters (JOCOTAS). b. Specific Contractor Tasks: i. ASTM Tasks: 1. Address material and process problems which occur during the manufacture of tactical rigid wall shelters. 2. Support the preparation of ASTM standards related to tactical shelters. 3. Provide engineering and administrative support to ASTM. 4. Conduct visits to shelter manufacturing facilities to identify and resolve manufacturing issues. 5. Provide oversight and consulting services to Tactical Shelter Repair/Refurbishment programs. 6. Planning and executing of all ASTM E06.53 Subcommittee meetings. 7. Effect the revision and review of ASTM standards per the required 5 year review cycle. 8. Develop new ASTM standards as necessary to capture new technology and requirements. 9. Travel to support these tasks is required. ii. JOCOTAS Tasks: 1. Provide engineering and administrative support to JOCOTAS, including the formulation and execution of comprehensive programs for the Technical Working Groups. 2. Planning and execution of all JOCOTAS meetings, including the bi-annual industry exposition. 3. Assist JOCOTAS in achieving its goals of a. Advancing the state of the art in shelter design and equipment. b. Searching for common solutions through the sharing of knowledge and expertise. c. Eliminating duplication of effort. d. Creating a standard shelter family and maximizing their use. e. Working to promote evolutionary change in processes for shelter development. f. Assisting the services in procuring shelters in the most efficient and cost effective way possible. g. Ensuring shelter are compatible with commercial and military transportation assets. h. Providing for interaction between JOCOTAS and industry. 3. Period of Performance: One Base Year Plus 2 Option Years 4. Deliverable(s): The contractor shall provide the following documentation in accordace with the Contract Data Requirements List: a. Conference Agenda b. Conference Minutes c. Program Progress Report d. Weekly Time Sheet 5. Report Requirements: See Paragraph 4., Deliverables. 6. Travel: Estimated 3-4 weeklong trips per year with possible desinations being Panama City, FL, Dallas, TX and San Diego, CA. 7. Security: None 8. Contractor Manpower Reporting: The Contractor shall perform manpower reporting as follows: The Contractor shall report all contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract using the format provided at the following web address: https://contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil. The Contractor shall include the following: (a) Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers Technical Representative (b) Contract number (c) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period (d) Contractor name, address, phone number, email address, identify of contractor employee entering data (e) Estimated direct labor hours (including subcontractors) (f) Estimated direct labor hours paid this reporting period (including subcontractors) (g) Total payments (including subcontractors) (h) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each subcontractor if different) (i) Estimated data collection cost (j) Organizational title associated with the Unique Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity. (UIC for this contract is W911QY) (k) Locations where contractor and subcontractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on the website. (l) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language (m) Number of contractor and subcontractor employees deployed in-theater this reporting period (by country) The contractor shall also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. The reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending 30 September of each Government fiscal year and must be reported by 3 October of each calendar year. The Contractor may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a contractors systems to the secure web site without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the web site. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the web site. For additional information go to https://www3.natick.army.mil and click on Contractor Manpower Reporting. Contractor shall submit their proposal on company letterhead, provide solicitation number, the time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers, name, address, and telephone number of the offeror, CLIN price, an overall total price. The offeror shall include, any discount terms, cage code, DUNS number, tax identification number, size of business, acknowledgement of solicitation Amendments (if any), and a statement that the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, has been completed electronically online at http://orca.bpn.gov/publicsearch.aspx Contractor Proposal shall include three sections. o First section shall include contractors resume providing enough detail to show contractor has enough knowledge and experience to complete the Statement of Work. o Second section shall include past experience with minimum of three references. o Third section will be cost proposal for base year and each option year. The provisions at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The Government may award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is technically acceptable, has lengthy and relevant past performance and is lowest cost. Technically acceptable will be those whom are determined to have knowledge and experience capable of meeting the Statement of Work. The Government may require interviews with contractor personnel proposed under this solicitation. Travel costs for possible interview will not be reimbursed. The following FAR clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-3 Gratuities 52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government (Sep 2006) -- Alternate I 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION) (FULL TEXT) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity For Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans 52.222-36 Affirmative Action For Workers With Disabilities 52.222-37 Employment Reports On Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans Of The Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans 52.222-39 Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.222-51 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain EquipmentRequirements 52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements 52.223-16 Alt I IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (Dec 200&0 Alternate I 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent 52.227-2 Notice And Assistance Regarding Patent And Copyright Infringement 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration 52.233-3 Protest After Award 52.242-13 Bankruptcy 52.247-29 F.O.B. Origin 52.247-65 F.O.B. Origin, Prepaid Freight--Small Package Shipments 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FULL TEXT) 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (FULL TEXT) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms 252.204-7003 Control Of Governmen Personnel Work Product 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Terrorist Country 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION) (FULL TEXT) 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 252.239-7001 Information Assurance Contractor Training and Certification 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea 252.247-7024 Notification Of Transportation Of Supplies By Sea To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the CCR. CCR information may be found at http://www.ccr.gov. Proposals are due no later than 3:00 pm EST, 28 August 2009 at the Natick Contracting Division located at USA Army Soldier Systems Center, 1 Kansas St., Natick, MA 01760. Faxed or emailed quotes are acceptable. The assigned Contract Specialist is Huy Le, commercial +1 (555) 000-0000, email contact@example.gov, or fax +1 (555) 000-0000.